June 2, 2023
Review RecipeUltimate Chicken Egg Noodle Casserole

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There isn’t anything better than coming home to this warm, delicious ultimate chicken casserole waiting for you. With layers of tender chicken and noodles smothered in a creamy sauce and ooey-gooey cheesy goodness, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

WHAT COMMENTERS SAY ABOUT THIS CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE!
“Easy and tasty dinner.”
– Joey
“Delicious! Easy peasy for a cold Florida winter night. 45 degrees is cold to us and we need a warm dish to warm our chilled bones.”
– Jim
“Love love love this recipe! it’s what helped get me through my whole pregnancy.”
-Abigail
“I’ll be making this tomorrow night! Keep the great recipes coming!”
– Kay
Ultimate Chicken Egg Noodle Casserole Ingredients

You’ll need:
- 1 (26-ounce) can of cream of chicken soup
- 1½ cups of half-and-half cream
- 2½ cups of cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 2 cups of cooked wide egg noodles
- 1½ cups of frozen corn
- 1 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese
- ½ cup of finely diced sweet yellow onion
- 6 strips cooked, crumbled bacon (½ cup)
- 1½ teaspoons of kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon of cracked black pepper
- 2 cups of French fried onions
PRO TIP:
You can use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store in this recipe. This is a great time saver.
Substitutions And Additions
PASTA: You can substitute any shaped, cooked pasta for the egg noodles in this creamy chicken noodle casserole.
ONIONS: You can substitute ½ cup French-fried onions for the fresh diced yellow onion in this easy chicken casserole recipe.
CHICKEN: You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken thighs for shredded boneless chicken breasts. Just make sure to chop the chicken into small pieces.
CHEESE: Any kind of shredded cheese will work in this ultimate chicken noodle casserole recipe. Try mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or, for a bit of spice, Pepper Jack.
SOUP: You can change up the variety of soup you use in this weeknight dinner recipe. Try cream of mushroom soup as a great option.
How To Make This Ultimate Chicken Egg Noodle Casserole Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
You can make the casserole the night before. Store covered in the refrigerator, and do not add the French fried onions until right before baking.
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.
STEP TWO: Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and the half-and-half until smooth.

STEP THREE: Add the shredded chicken, cooked egg noodles, corn, shredded cheese, onion, bacon, kosher salt, and cracked pepper to the soup mixture. Stir until well combined.

STEP FOUR: Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared pan.

STEP FIVE: Evenly sprinkle the French fried onions over the casserole.

STEP SIX: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

How To Serve
This comforting chicken noodle casserole is the perfect dinner idea that the whole family will love. Add a delicious simple Caesar salad and our cheesy pull-apart bread, and you will be all set.
Casserole season is always a welcome time of the year for busy families. Our cowboy casserole and tuna casserole are two more popular recipes that you will enjoy.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers of this creamy casserole in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the un-topped and unbaked casserole for up to 2 months. Allow the casserole to thaw, top with the French fried onions and bake according to the instructions.

Is there anything more comforting than a warm and cheesy casserole on a cold winter night? This ultimate chicken casserole is sure to please everyone at the dinner table (make sure you try our popular chicken and rice casserole, too!). Featuring tender noodles, chunks of chicken, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese, it’s a real crowd-pleaser.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will want to cook the egg noodles before adding them to the casserole.
This easy chicken noodle casserole can be made the night before and stored, covered in the fridge, until you are ready to bake it. Just wait to add the fried onions until right before baking.
This easy recipe can be frozen unbaked for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, and then add the onions and bake.
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Ultimate Chicken Casserole with Noodles
Ingredients
- 26 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1½ cups half-and-half
- 2½ cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups cooked wide egg noodles
- 1½ cups frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sweet yellow onion, finely diced
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (½ cup)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 cups French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.
- Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and the half-and-half until smooth.
- Add in the shredded chicken, egg noodles, corn, shredded cheese, onion, bacon, kosher salt and cracked pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the casserole into the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the French fried onions over the casserole.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store in this recipe. This is a great time saver.
- You can make the casserole the night before. Store covered in the refrigerator, and do not add the French fried onions until right before baking.
Comments
Joey says
Easy and tasty dinner.
Jim says
Delicious! Easy peasy for a cold Florida winter night. 45 degrees is cold to us and we need a warm dish to warm our chilled bones.
Abigail says
Love love love this recipe! it’s what helped get me through my whole pregnancy lol
Kay says
I’ll be making this tomorrow night! Keep the great recipes coming! ( I follow y’all on Pinterest and Facebook also.)
Ann Kealiher says
Would peas be good in it instead of corn?
Lexus Monroe, Editorial Assistant says
I am sure you can substitute the corn for peas, based on your taste preference.
Ann Kealiher says
Would peas be good in it?
Ann Kealiher says
Would peas be good in it?
Lexus Monroe, Editorial Assistant says
I am sure peas would be great in this casserole, depending on your taste preference.
Holly says
So so so delicious! I didn’t have 26oz of cream of chicken soup – I used 2 10oz cans and it seemed to be enough. I doubled the noodles as our family likes noodles. This is definitely a keeper!